Bloodstock announce Swedish metallers Sabaton for 2009

Bloodstock have confirmed that Swedish power metallers Sabaton are to play the main stage at next year's Bloodstock Open Air as an exclusive UK Performance.

Sabaton is a power metal band from Sweden formed in 1999. The band's main lyrical theme is that of historical wars. The new album, released in June is based upon an ancient book called 'The Art of War' which was written 600 years B.C. by a Chinese general.

The fifth Bloodstock Open Air festival will take place from Friday 14th until Sunday 16th August at Catton Hall, Walton-on-Trent, South Derbyshire. The aim of the event is to offer a traditional Rock Music Festival comparable to those regularly seen in Europe (but on a smaller scale of 6,000-10,000 capacity), and capturing the spirit of the original Monsters Of Rock shows which used to take place at Castle Donington during the 1980's and 1990's.

As well as the international heavy metal bands across three stages, Bloodstock offers a large selection of merchandise stalls, metal karaoke, a campsite and a wide selection of food and bars.

Early bird tickets are on sale priced at £85 for adults and £35 for children. To buy tickets, click here. In December the price will increase.

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